Former Board of Governors Chairman Paul Volcker Reportedly Once Said

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Essay

Former Board of Governors chairman Paul Volcker reportedly once said that the Federal Reserve is free to pursue any policy it desires,as long as it convinces Congress that such a policy is reasonable.What does Volcker's comment suggest about the independence of the Fed? Explain.

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Definitions:

Cultural Dimensions

Theoretical frameworks or models that describe various aspects of a culture and its values, especially as they relate to behavior in the workplace and society.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Hofstede

A theory proposing that cultural differences among countries can impact business and management practices, identified through research by Dutch social psychologist Geert Hofstede.

Cultural Dimensions

The frameworks for understanding the differences in culture across societies, often used to compare national cultures and understand organizational behavior on a global scale.